"Dream - Some cities in the world are predicted to sink. This is caused by the increasing global warming that raises sea levels. Not only that, excessive groundwater pumping also causes the land to become lower, which can lead to land sinking. Over time, these sinking cities may disappear from the face of the earth. Quoted from the World Economic Forum, here are 11 cities claimed to be sinking that could disappear by the year 2100."
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"Every year, the Jakarta area sinks about 17 centimeters due to excessive groundwater pumping. This causes Jakarta to be predicted to sink by the year 2050."
"Jakarta is also threatened to become a city that will be extinct by the year 2100. Therefore, the Indonesian government has decided to move the capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan."
"2. Lagos, Nigeria"
The largest city in Africa is threatened to sink by the year 2100. This is due to rising sea levels caused by global warming and the coastline in the city becoming lower due to continuous erosion.
"3. Houston, Texas"
"Similar to Jakarta, parts of Houston also sink about 5 centimeters each year due to excessive groundwater pumping. This makes the city vulnerable to natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey."
"4. Dhaka, Bangladesh"
"Dhaka is experiencing a rise in sea levels due to global warming caused by 0.3% of the emissions produced in the city."
"This will cause sea water to inundate 17% of Bangladesh's land by 2050 and displace 18 million of its population."
"5. Venice, Italy"
"Venice is one of the cities in the world that sinks approximately 0.2 centimeters each year. This makes the city potentially disappear by the year 2100."
"6. Virginia Beach, Virginia "
The beach in this state in the United States is experiencing accelerated sea level rise and is predicted to reach a height of 3.6 meters by 2100, potentially leading to its disappearance.
"7. Bangkok, Thailand"
The city in this Land of the White Elephant sinks about 1 centimeter every year and is predicted to be submerged by 2030. Bangkok is also one of the cities that will be extinct by 2100.
"8. New Orleans, Louisiana"
"Some areas of New Orleans are 4.5 meters below sea level. The city also sinks 5 centimeters each year and is predicted to be underwater by the year 2100."
"9. Rotterdam. Netherlands"
"The city in the Windmill State has the potential to experience flooding when sea levels rise. This is because 90% of Rotterdam is below sea level and is at risk of disappearing by the year 2100."
"10. Alexandria, Egypt"
"Currently, the beaches in Alexandria have disappeared due to rising sea levels. By the year 2100, the Mediterranean Sea is predicted to rise by 0.61 meters and has the potential to cause this city to sink."
"15. Miami, Florida"
"Miami is also experiencing rising sea levels, which cause various environmental problems. The city is at risk of sinking due to its low elevation."
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